John Collins Honored with PuroClean Cares® Award for Long-standing Commitment to Community Service
Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this article:
- U.S. Navy veteran and PuroClean Franchise Owner John Collins was honored with the PuroClean Cares® Award for his long-standing dedication to community service.
- By rallying community support, Collins resolved tax, foundation, and HVAC issues to help restore a home for a terminally ill veteran and his wife.
- Beyond this restoration project, Collins regularly supports his local area through involvement with the VFW, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, and local charities.
TAMARAC, Fla., June 30, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // — When John Collins agreed to help a local family restore their home, he expected a straightforward project. Instead, he helped fulfill a husband’s final wish: to leave his wife with a safe, stable home. Rallying community support, U.S. Navy veteran and PuroClean Franchise Owner John Collins, out of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, restored the family’s home, resolving severe mold issues that had become overwhelming during an already difficult chapter and provided the family peace of mind for the future.
Collins was selected as this year’s recipient of the PuroClean Cares Award for his continued commitment to serving the Lee’s Summit community, exemplified by his efforts to help this family during their time of need. Presented annually at the PuroClean International Convention, the award recognizes Franchise Owners who go above and beyond, with servant leadership, through service and charitable endeavors that strengthen their community initiatives.
The story began with Collins’ volunteer work for his local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), where he learned that the facility manager’s husband was battling cancer and hoped to leave their home in good condition for his wife. After agreeing to help the veteran in crisis, Collins realized the situation was far more complicated than anticipated. While working through permits, additional issues surfaced, including unresolved property tax complications tied to a previous owner and significant foundation problems that made repairs increasingly overwhelming for a family already navigating end-of-life care.
Rather than stepping away, Collins stepped in. Over the next six to eight months, he rallied support from across the county, helped resolve the tax issues, coordinated foundation repairs, and personally purchased and installed a new furnace and air conditioning system for the home. Despite delays caused by winter weather and construction setbacks, PuroClean’s work was completed before the husband passed away.
Time and again, Collins has shown up for others, often quietly, without recognition, simply because he believes service is a responsibility.
“Receiving this award is an honor, but what matters most is that we were able to help this family when they needed it,” said Collins. “Through my military service, my work with PuroClean, and my involvement in the community, I’ve always believed that if you have the ability to help someone, you do. Knowing we were able to bring them some peace and help fulfill his wish for his wife is what stays with me.”
The story began with Collins’ volunteer work for his local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), where he learned that the facility manager’s husband was battling cancer and hoped to leave their home in good condition for his wife. After agreeing to help, Collins realized the situation was far more complicated than anticipated. While working through permits, additional issues surfaced, including unresolved property tax complications tied to a previous owner and significant foundation problems that made repairs increasingly overwhelming for a family already navigating end-of-life care.
This act of veteran charity is one example of Collins’ deep-rooted commitment to his community.
For five years, he has donated space in his office to house books for the local library, supporting literacy for children and adults. He has participated in fundraising efforts for Wings for Water, a local charity focused on clean water initiatives. Collins is an established, active member of the Lee’s Summit Rotary, a recognized veteran in his community, and a well-known member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce. He also served five years as an executive board member for Lee’s Summit Social Services, a charitable organization providing food, clothing, and essential resources to families in need.
Collins established his PuroClean business in April 2016 and brings a lifelong commitment to service as a U.S. Navy veteran. Earlier this year, he was recognized as a Hometown Hero for supporting veterans by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, an honor recognizing his military service and contributions to the community.
“Each year, the PuroClean Cares Award recognizes people who choose to show up for others in moments that matter most, and John’s story is an extraordinary example of that,” said Steve White, President of PuroClean. “What began as helping with repairs became helping reduce the stress of a family going through an incredibly difficult chapter. John’s generosity, persistence, and compassion reflect exactly what this award was created to honor.”
For more information about PuroClean of Lee’s Summit community support, call (816) 272-4664 or visit https://www.puroclean.com/prs-mo/. For more information about PuroClean’s PuroVet Program, visit PuroVet.com or call 888-PUROVET today!
About PuroClean
PuroClean is a leading, world-class service brand for property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage mitigation, mold removal, and biohazard clean-up services, working with both residential and commercial customers across the US and Canada. Founded in 2001, PuroClean is a diverse, fast-growing network of 500 North American franchise locations, each independently owned and operated. With a commitment to respond within two hours, the professionals at PuroClean are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest cutting-edge mitigation technology to complete the remediation task at hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Collins and what recognition did he recently receive?
John Collins is a U.S. Navy veteran and the owner of the PuroClean franchise in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was awarded the annual PuroClean Cares® Award for his servant leadership and dedication to community service, as well as was recognized as a Hometown Hero by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce.
How did John Collins help the terminally ill veteran’s family?
By rallying community support, Collins led an extensive home restoration project that resolved severe mold problems, foundation issues, property tax complications, and installed a new furnace and air conditioning unit before the husband passed away.
What other local community initiatives does John Collins support?
Collins donates office space to house books for the local library, raises funds for clean water initiatives with Wings for Water, serves with the local VFW, Rotary, and Chamber of Commerce, and served five years on the executive board for Lee’s Summit Social Services.
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